australian open 2023 will kick off soon, all players gearing up for the competition. today, we bring you all you need to know about this grand slam event, make sure to catch the free tennis live broadcasts and try betting on tennis matches with AT99 Entertainment City!
About Australian Open
The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Here are the four major tennis events: - Australian Open - French Open - Wimbledon - US Open The Australian Open is held at the end of January every year and is the first Grand Slam event of the year. The next tournament will be held from January 16 to January 29, 2023 , spanning two weeks. It is noteworthy that the Australian Open is played during the summer season of the southern hemisphere, with Melbourne being very hot, presenting an additional challenge for the players!
The Australian Open has been held since 1905 and has over a hundred years of history. Initially a smaller event with fewer top players participating, it gained prominence after moving to Melbourne Park in 1988, with increased spectators and attention, making it a grand event loved by many tennis fans.
Court Characteristics
Different materials of tennis courts bring different feelings and impacts to players. Generally, tennis courts are divided into four types: hard court, grass court, clay court, and carpet (not in use since 2009). The four Grand Slam tournaments use different courts. The Australian Open, along with the US Open, uses a “ hard court .” Although both the Australian Open and the US Open use hard courts, they differ in terms of material, with the Australian Open classified as slow hard and the US Open as fast hard.
Hard courts are typically made of stone and are often green in color. Their characteristics include a smooth surface, high hardness, and non-affected by weather, with balls bouncing in a predictable pattern and fast rebound speed, favoring aggressive baseline players. However, due to less cushioning, players may be prone to lower body injuries.
Tournament Rules
The Australian Open used to adopt the “long game system,” requiring a win of 6 games and a lead of 2 games to secure a victory, meaning a score of “6-4.” If the score was tied at 6, a tie-breaker determined the winner. For men, it was five sets, and for women, three sets, with the first to 7 points winning. This rule often led to extended matches if both players were evenly matched. The most classic case was at the 2010 Wimbledon, where John Isner and Nicolas Mahut played to a “70-68” score in the final set, taking 3 days and a total of 11 hours and 5 minutes.
Starting in March 2022, other Grand Slam tournaments switched from the long game system to a tie-break at 10 points (super tie-break), requiring the first to 10 points to win. The Australian Open 2023 will be the first to adopt this new system.
Australian Open Star Players
Every sports event has its legendary players. In tennis, the undisputed four top tennis stars are: - Roger Federer - Rafael Nadal - Novak Djokovic - Andy Murray From the 2005 French Open to the 2020 Australian Open, these four champions have won a total of 55 out of 60 Grand Slam singles titles , dominating most tennis tournaments. From 2008 to 2013, they consistently ranked in the top four. With time, these achievements will become history. Federer announced his retirement in September, ending his 24-year career, and he won’t be appearing in the next Australian Open. Murray took a break after the 2019 Wimbledon due to injury, though he returned to play, not as formidable as before.
However, the other two champions will still shine at the Australian Open, facing a group of strong new talents, including Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime , and Russian players Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev . The clash between young talents and veterans will set the tennis world alight with sparks! Tennis fans, don’t miss out on AT99 Entertainment City, becoming a member to watch free Australian Open live broadcasts!
How to Bet on Australian Open
Watching the matches goes hand in hand with sports betting! How should one bet on tennis matches? For those unfamiliar with tennis betting, refer to our detailed guide on [tennis betting methods and rules]! 1. Register as a member at AT99 Entertainment City, deposit funds 2. Click on “sports events” and convert points 3. Choose between “PM Sports” and “SUPER Sports” systems 4. After entering the game page, select the “tennis” event to start betting Don’t forget, AT99 members have free live broadcasts of the Australian Open to watch! Let’s welcome the grand opening of the four Grand Slam tennis events together next January!
